Music
The World
June 25, 2018
Every Monday night, David Aguilar hosts concerts by other Latin American artists that he meets on the road — people like Grammy-winner Juan Pablo Vega of Colombia or Grammy nominee Ulises Hadjis of Venezuela. Artists like these usually play for thousands of people. Here, they play for however many can squeeze into Aguilar’s apartment
Health & Medicine
Doctors talk about the state of research and treatment at AIDS conference
The Takeaway
August 05, 2008
The 17th International AIDS Conference in Mexico City runs August 3 to 8, 2008. This year's conference coincided with the startling revelation that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention had underestimated new HIV cases by 40 percent. Guests: Dr. Ernest Darkoh, Public Health Doctor, 17th International AIDS Conference attendee.
Arts, Culture & Media
A reporter describes 1968's Mexico City massacre at Tlatelolco
The Takeaway
October 03, 2008
The year was 1968, and political unrest was proliferating around the world. As Mexico City was preparing to host the Olympic Games, a political demonstration turned into a bloodbath. Guest: Bob Trevor, a former sportswriter who covered the 1968 Olympics
Global Politics
Plane crash in Mexico City kills interior minister Juan Camilo Mouriño
The Takeaway
November 06, 2008
Investigators in Mexico have begun examining the black box flight recorder from a plane that crashed in Mexico City on Tuesday, killing at least 14, including Mexican interior minister, Juan Camilo Mouriño.
Sports
Hitting a Homerun: The Dutch beat the Dominicans in the World Baseball Classic
The Takeaway
March 09, 2009
The Netherlands beat the Dominican Republic in a huge upset over the weekend. Jeff Beresford-Howe, The Takeaway's sports contributor brings us World Baseball Classic highlights including details on this legendary play.
Global Politics
President Obama travels to Mexico City
The Takeaway
April 16, 2009
President Obama touches down in Mexico City this afternoon for talks with his Mexican counterpart Felipe Calderon. The Takeaway talks to Ioan Grillo Mexico Correspondent for Time Magazine.
Mexico's Simmering Civil War
The Takeaway
July 15, 2009
The violence in Mexico has increased in response to President Calderón's efforts to crackdown on drug-related crime. For more of the story The Takeaway turns to Ioan Grillo, Time Magazine's reporter in Mexico City.
Global Politics
President Obama Heads to Mexico for 'Three Amigos' Summit
The Takeaway
August 10, 2009
President Obama is in Mexico today for meetings with his Canadian and Mexican counterparts. The Takeaway is joined by Bret Caldwell of the Teamsters Union, Ioan Grillo of Time Magazine, and Diana Washington-Valdez of the El Paso Times.
Drug violence escalate in Mexico
The Takeaway
November 18, 2009
We talk to two guests who describe extra-judicial attempts to fight the Mexican drug cartels, as people turn to vigilante justice to protect themselves. Both journalists speak about the ongoing violence and attempts to hold it back.
Conflict & Justice
Mexico City legalizes gay marriage
The Takeaway
December 22, 2009
Mexico City lawmakers Monday voted to legalize same-sex marriage in the capitol. Ioan Grillo is Mexico Correspondent for Time Magazine; he reports on the reaction in Mexico City and throughout the nation.
Development & Education
Takeouts: Toyota sends parts, drug violence in Mexico continues, Henry Paulson's memoir
The Takeaway
February 01, 2010